7 Tiền - Minh Mạng (Thông Bảo) ND (1820-1841) front 7 Tiền - Minh Mạng (Thông Bảo) ND (1820-1841) back
7 Tiền - Minh Mạng (Thông Bảo) ND (1820-1841) photo
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7 Tiền - Minh Mạng Thông Bảo ND

 
Silver 27.27 g 41 mm
Description
Issuer
Empire of Vietnam
Emperor
Minh Mạng (1820-1841)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1820-1841
Value
7 Tiền
Currency
Tiền (1400-1945)
Composition
Silver
Weight
27.27 g
Diameter
41 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Cast
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#21092
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Dragon facing left.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 7 Tiền - Minh Mạng (Thông Bảo) ND (1820-1841) coin from the Empire of Vietnam is that it was minted during the reign of Emperor Minh Mạng, who was known for his efforts to modernize and westernize Vietnam. This coin, made of silver, was part of a series of coins introduced during his reign to replace the traditional bartering system with a standardized currency. The coin's design features a square hole in the center, which was a common feature of coins during this time period in Vietnam.